Rice Pilaf

Origin: Pakistan

Ingredients:

* 1 & 1/2 cup Rice (soaked in hot water)
* 1/2 cup cut vermicelli (Sipa)
* 2 & 1/2 cup Water
* 1/4 cup Butter
* 1 tsp Salt

Preparation:

Brown vermicelli in butter.  Add drained rice.  Stir over medium heat for 1 minute.  Stir in salt and water.  Turn to high, bring to boil.  Cover and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes.

*For color and a sweet tart taste add a 1/2 cup of raisins (or dried cranberries--found in the dried fruit section of grocery store.)